Robinson Crusoe
I’m enjoying reading through this old copy of Robinson Crusoe that my mom gave me for my birthday a few months ago.
This is the oldest book I own, copyright 1873.
All the nouns are capitalized in this book. Perhaps this was common in English publishing 150 years ago?
If you haven’t taken heed to my earlier Robinson Crusoe posts, quite reading this and go read R.C. This is not only an excellent adventure story, it’s also the incredible story of Christ’s pursuit of a man in need of redemption. Just make sure you buy an unabridged version of the book. As you can see (if you strain your eyes and look in the top right hand corner), this copy of R.C. is over 600 pages.
Justin, does the book have that old musty smell too? Or has it been well preserved? Now you have an old book you’ll want many more, they look so much better on your library shelf than new books. Infact, I did hear of some americans buying up a load of old books from England. They were not interested in the book itself just the cover and binding condition. Infact, that has a lot to do with the value of the book. They would then (what for it…) ram iron rods though the books to hold them in place so that when they are in a US library of some rich person they would look nice. Talk about crazy!
buzzard!! so great to see the kiddo – congrats man. sounds like things are going well for you guys. we’re freezing our arses off up here, but ministry & family are doing well. take care!
